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News and Information From Mount Prospect Public Library November/December 2017

MPPL’s 75th Anniversary Sèvres Delegation Visits

Celebration Kicks Off r Mount Prospect hicle Sticke In 2018 the Mount Prospect Public Library turns 75! Ve A delegation from our Sister City, Sèvres, France,

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Our 75th anniversary will be a joyful celebration l 2017-2018 Vi Library staff gave hands-on demonstrations of 3-D of the artistic, cultural, and technological developments © Erik Blome printing, zSpace, and STEAM Kits that are available happening at the Library, one that fully envelops the in Youth Services’ Discovery Zone. vibrant energy of our community. We invite you to The Village’s vehicle discover how our Library’s story reflects the amazing sticker features MPPL’s progress and transformation of Mount Prospect since Peace Sculpture. 1943. Watch for information on the events and other commemorations we are planning, including an art show and public art tours, a 75th Birthday-themed Trivia Night during National Library Week, a musical performance, and a party. “A Bridge Between Cultures” MPPL Dedicates New Bulgarian Language Collection Thanks to several generous Mount Prospect Mayor Arlene donations, the Library’s World Juracek reflected on how the Village Language Collection now includes was founded by German immigrants books written in Bulgarian. and how 43 percent of current Mount The Library was pleased recently to Prospect residents speak a language welcome Ivan Anchev, Consul General other than English at home. of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago, Executive Director Marilyn Genther Mount Prospect officials, and members remarked, “We are happy to offer this of the local Bulgarian community to new collection and thank resident Give the the dedication of this unique set of Daniela Valkanova for bringing this approximately 50 adult titles and about request to our attention. We hope Gift of Reading 20 youth titles. the new collection will encourage Give the Gift of Reading During the well-attended ceremony, individuals who currently do not have this holiday season by covered by Bulgarian television and Library cards to stop by and register for bringing new print media, Anchev praised the a card so they can benefit fully from unwrapped books collection as a “bridge” between the Library’s resources, programs, and for local children in Bulgaria and the United States, services.” need, age 6 and stressing the importance of books in The Bulgarian Cultural Center in younger. Donations the Bulgarian home. Chicago notes that there are at least of books in English What’s 50,000 people of Bulgarian descent and Spanish are living in the Chicagoland area, making greatly appreciated. it one of the largest Bulgarian ethnic Inside Monday, November 13 to communities in the world and the Sunday, December 10 Adult Events ...... 2 largest in the United States. MPPL’s World Language Collection Books & Movies ...... 4 reflects the wonderful diversity of the Library Life ...... 5 Mount Prospect community. The Adult World Language book collection at the The Library and South Branch are Senior Session ...... 2 Main Library contains 8,200 books in closed: Thursday, November 23, South Branch ...... 7 & 8 15 languages: Spanish, Polish, Russian, Sunday, December 24, Technology & Training ...... 3 Korean, German, Chinese, French, Monday, December 25, and Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Urdu, Teen Space ...... 7 Monday, January 1. Vietnamese, Malayalam, and now, The South Branch is closed Youth Activities ...... 6 Bulgarian. The Youth World Language Friday, November 24, collection of 7,600 books also includes Tuesday, December 26, and titles in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, The Library will be closed: Tuesday, January 2. Greek, Hmong, Persian, Punjabi, Staff In-service Day The Library will close at 5 p.m. Ivan Anchev, Consul General of Swahili, Tibetan, Burmese, Inuktitut, Friday, November 3 the Republic of Bulgaria Tagalong, and Turkish. on Sunday, December 31. Adult Events (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 2

Please sign up for programs on the Internet at www.mppl.org, at the Library, or by calling 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR). Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect cardholders for programs with limited attendance. Please have your MPPL card when registering. The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed.

Fall Floral Design provide you with the instruction, Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 p.m. guidance, and materials for these Get ready for autumn by creating a projects using stamps and accessories. floral arrangement with help from Please bring a pair of scissors and a glue Paul Seils of Busse’s Flowers and Gifts. stick; all other supplies are included in This handmade combination of fresh the $10 nonrefundable material fee. For seasonal flowers and foliage will make participants 16 years and older. Space is a welcome addition to your home’s limited. Stop by the Registration Desk table or hearth. Please bring scissors to reserve your spot (online and phone and a small knife or pruner; all other registration are not available). Payment A World Gone Mad: World War I materials are included. There is a $15 is due at registration. (R) nonrefundable fee due at registration. Tuesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. Create a Holiday Historian Jim Gibbons will be your guide through one of the most Stop by the Library’s Registration catastrophic wars in our nation’s history, World War I, which started in Desk to reserve your spot (no phone or Centerpiece Tuesday, December 12, 1:30 p.m. 1914 and which our country entered in 1917. Gibbons will highlight significant online registrations.) Payment is due at registration. (R) Tuesday, December 19, 7 p.m. events that thrust the United States into this unwanted war, including the Create your own festive holiday assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand, the sinking of the luxury liner Lusitania, Pretty Packaging centerpiece complete with fragrant and the eventual rise of Adolf Hitler to supreme power leading into World War II. greenery, red berries, and a candle. See how new weapons for war—the airplane, the submarine, the aircraft carrier, Paper Crafting: 2017 Holiday Peggy Garvin will show you how and the tank—were invented to achieve absolute victory. Cosponsored with the and bring all the components you’ll Mount Prospect VFW Post 1337 and American Legion Post 525. This event is part of Edition need, including a container. Bring Tuesday, November 28, 7 p.m. Mount Prospect’s Centennial Celebration. (R) your own garden gloves and pruners/ Giving gifts with your distinct touches strong scissors. Space is limited to 25 is a loving and personal way to wrap Prospect High School MPPLF Presents participants. A supply fee of $18 is due this holiday season. Don’t miss this Madrigals Holiday Holiday Harmonies at registration. Stop by the Registration special session of paper crafting where Concert Concert: The Desk to reserve your spot (online and you will create holiday bags and boxes Monday, December 4, 7:30 p.m. Arlingtones phone registration are not available). and make coordinating tags. Paper Prospect High School’s a cappella Tuesday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. Cosponsored by the Friends of the crafting instructor Tina Gary will singing group, the Madrigals, is a feast The Mount Prospect Public Library Library. (R) for both the eyes and ears. Wearing Foundation hosts a celebratory holiday traditional medieval costumes, concert featuring The Arlingtones, the group has performed holiday an a cappella barbershop chorus that Senior Session and chamber music at community will take you on a trip down memory gatherings for several years. Now they lane. This musical performance will return to the Library for a triumphant lift your spirits as you recall holidays of holiday show. (R) yesteryear. (R) Tuesday, Tuesday, November 21, 1:30 p.m. December 19 3 p.m. A home that is physically safe and free of fire hazards is important to Heather everyone. In this Senior Session, Cory Braoudakis Saturday, December 9 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. will cheer you up during this cold Put your problem-solving skills to the test! Work with a team J. Pikora, Fire and Life Safety Educator/ Investigator with the Mount Prospect season with songs that will warm your to solve a series of puzzles and break out of the MPPL Escape heart. This Senior Session will help Room before time runs out! There will be a limited number of Fire Department, will talk about the many ways residents can improve their you welcome winter with songs such as participants in each room slot. Adult patrons (18+) can sign up for “Let it Snow,” “Auld Lang Syne,” “June one-hour slots. (R) homes to increase their safety. He will especially focus on fall prevention as in January,” and “I’ve Got My Love to falls can lead to great physical distress, Keep Me Warm.” (R) especially for older people. (R) (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 3

Spotlight on Success Film Series Technology and Training Startup Double Feature! Please pick up a Technology Class flyer or calendar for program descriptions. Unless otherwise specified, all classes are hands-on sessions using PCs and held in the Monday, November 6, 6:30 p.m. Computer Training Room (C) with a limit of 13 participants per class. Classes begin It’s a return screening for two great promptly. Open seats will be available as early as 5 minutes before class starts. documentaries: Capital C, featuring examples of crowdfunding success, and The Startup Kids, a film about young entrepreneur-led tech startups. If you missed these movies last year, here’s a second chance to see them! (R) This program is brought to you by the Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative. The Village of Mount You’ve finished ourIntroduction to Printed Prospect, the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, Mount Prospect Public Library, and the Mount CAD Software class, now what? Join us Prospect Downtown Merchants Association work together as the Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative Planter Pot to make a customized, unique planter to connect people to resources that encourage, strengthen, and support small business. Thursday, pot and/or a holiday ornament using November 16 Tinkercad®. Designs will be printed 7 p.m. and available for pickup within a Get the Most From Your Library Card week. This class is intended for those With MPPL’s Online Resources who have finished theIntroduction Printed to CAD Software class or who have Holiday Unsure of what the best resources are available to you online? Our Research staff some experience with CAD software. Ornament would be happy to share tips and suggestions to make searching the Web fast and Reserved for Mount Prospect Public Thursday, easy—just register for one of these sessions! Library cardholders. Space is limited to December 7 7 p.m. What’s New in Web 10. (R) Resources Wednesday, November 15, 7 p.m. Open Tech Lab Your Library card allows you free access Thursday, November 2, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2-4 p.m. to some premium Web resources that Wednesday, November 8, 4-6 p.m. Monday, December 18, 7-9 p.m. would normally require payment. Tuesday, November 14, 2-4 p.m. Learn about some new resources for Stop in during the above times and bring your questions about patrons, including the Mergent Suite, Need Advice? Tech Help? Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, e-mail, or e-books. Our trained Business Insights, EZ Select, Oxford Career Tools? staff will help you troubleshoot problems, practice your skills, Dictionaries, Testing and Education or work on a project. You will also find out how to download Reference Center, and more. (R) Book a Librarian! You may not realize how much e-magazines from RBdigital and music and movies from Exclusive to You: expert help is right here at your Hoopla. No registration required—just drop in! For help with e-Learning at mppl.org Library—and it’s free! Our librarians e-books, please bring your e-reader and any necessary cords. (NR) Wednesday, December 13, 7 p.m. can help you set up a device, plan a You can learn a language, fix your car, job search, start a genealogy hobby, or ® improve software or grammar skills, research a new car, medical question, Microsoft Publisher Greeting Card or take a practice test—all online with or financial product. We have the tools Basics your MPPL card! Learn what you can to get you started, and we can show you Monday, December 4, 7 p.m. get out of Lynda.com, Gale Courses, how to use them. Would you like to learn how to create a greeting card? This is Mango Languages, Powerspeak Call the Library at 847/253-5675 and the class for you! We will learn how to use the Microsoft Office Languages, Chilton Library, Learning tell us what you need. You can schedule program Publisher® to make our own creations. Microsoft Word® and PowerPoint® Express Library, and more. Find out an appointment with a librarian that skills are needed for this class. Bring a flash drive if you would like to take your card how to sign up and take courses in the works with your schedule. home with you. Limit of 13 participants per class. (R) Library or from home. (R) Technology Classes These programs require registration. (R)

Protect Your Finances, Invest Wisely, Using PowerPoint® Download Books With Your and Grow Your Wealth Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m. (R) Kindle ® Tuesday, November 21, 1 p.m. (R) Gain more control over your Excel Basics Monday, November 6, 7 p.m. (R) current and future financial life with Windows 10 Clinic Monday, November 27, 7 p.m. (R) Financial Rating Series Online. PowerPoint® Beyond the Basics ® Powered by Weiss Ratings and Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. (R) Excel Pivot Tables and Charts Tuesday, November 28, 6 p.m. (R) Grey House Publishing, this Web stocks. iWork for Macs: Pages, resource rates financial institutions A helpful feature is the “Build Numbers, and Keynote Download Books With Your Monday, November 13, 6 p.m. (R) Tablet and products. Find out how your Your Own Customized Medicare Thursday, November 30, 6 p.m. (R) bank is doing financially and, if the Supplement Insurance Planner,” Excel® Formulas and Functions result surprises you, click to get an which explains what you can expect Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. (R) Mail Merge With Microsoft ® explanation. The site also rates credit Medicare to cover and rates insurance Excel® Tables, Charts, and Word : Labels, Letters, & unions, insurance companies, and companies. Formulas Envelopes Monday, November 20, 7 p.m. (R) Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. (R)

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Books and Conversations Movies and More

Books are available 30 days prior to each of poverty in the developing world. Movies @ MPPL discussion at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. This revelatory assessment of poverty in America examines the survival Food for Thought methods employed by households Peaches for Father with virtually no income to illuminate Francis disturbing trends in low-wage labor by Joanne Harris and income inequality. (NR) Wednesday, November 1 noon or 2 p.m. Coffee, Books, & More Vianne Rochet, known Christmas Bells The Book of Henry The Glass Castle for near-magical skills by Jennifer Chiaverini [2017; Rated PG-13; 105 minutes; Crime/ [2017; Rated PG-13; 127 minutes; Drama/Thriller] Biography/Drama] with chocolate, returns to the rural Wednesday, November 15 Starring Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, Starring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, French village of Lansquenet and 10 a.m. Jacob Tremblay. Naomi Watts. discovers a large Muslim population Intertwined with the Directed by Colin Trevorrow. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. has grown. Tensions between cultures inspiration behind Wednesday, November 1, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m. reach a boiling point when the resident Henry Wadsworth Thursday, November 9, 1 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 1 p.m. priest is accused of a hate crime, and it Longfellow’s classic 1863 poem With instructions from her genius son’s A young girl comes of age in a will take an outsider to show the two “Christmas Bells” are the experiences carefully crafted notebook, a single dysfunctional family of nonconformist communities how alike they really are. of a dedicated Boston teacher who, mother sets out to rescue a young nomads with a mother who’s an eccentric (NR) in the face of a somber season, finds girl from the hands of her abusive artist and an alcoholic father who would inspiration and renewal at the church stepfather. (R) stir the children’s imagination with hope $2.00 a Day where she volunteers. (NR) as a distraction to their poverty. (R) by Kathyrn J. Edin and H. Luke Shaefer 2018 Planning Session NEW Time! Movie Discussion Wednesday, December 6 Wednesday, December 20, 10 a.m. noon or 2 p.m. Join us for our annual Members’ Lion Edin and Shaefer tell Meeting. This month’s meeting is a [2016; Rated PG-13; 118 minutes; Biography/Drama] the stories of eight planning session to determine titles for Starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara. Directed by Garth Davis. families who live on what is almost discussion in 2018. We welcome your Friday, November 10, 1 p.m. unimaginable—an income that falls input. (NR) A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of below the World Bank definition kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. Twenty-five years later, he sets out to find his lost family. (NR) Book Chat Limited copies of books are available 6 weeks prior to discussion at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Knitting and Crocheting Guild The group meets the third Thursday of Monday, December 11, 7 p.m. the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Second Thursdays, Years of simmering tensions finally reach a breaking point as Floor Study Room 2A. All experience levels • November 16, 7 p.m. Melody, Beatrice, and Jack Plumb gather to confront their welcome! Bring your latest projects and • December 21, 7 p.m. charismatic and reckless older brother, Leo, freshly released from share your enthusiasm with other needle rehab after a drunken driving incident. The resulting accident has crafters. No registration necessary! (NR) endangered the fate of the shared inheritance that has shaped their choices and their lives. (NR)

Coffee & Conversation Wednesday, November 15, 7-9 p.m. Friday, December 15, 7-9 p.m. Coffee & Conversation, the Library’s monthly current events discussion group, provides an open, nonpartisan forum for community members to share their views. This moderated Spend your night off meeting new people or discussion strives to encourage greater understanding of diverse viewpoints and offers a venue with your friends playing tabletop games! where people can participate in honest discussion. The evening’s coffee is generously provided Adults (18+) are invited to join the fun as we by Starbucks Coffee, Mount Prospect. Cosponsored by Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. play a variety of tabletop games, including Friday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. Tsuro, Ticket to Ride, Catan, and more. (R) Topic: The Koreas At the end of WWII, Korea was divided in half, with the USSR occupying the north , and the United States occupying the south. How have the two areas developed differently? What is U.S. foreign policy towards the two Koreas? Why is China in the mix? Can North Korea be controlled? Could the two Koreas ever be reunited? (NR) Friday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. Topic: The Good News Adults and teens are invited to try a 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. A C&C tradition continues. As our group often variety of board games and celebrate Adults and teens, sign up for a one-hour deals with less than uplifting events during the year, International Games Week! From session—beginners are welcome. We’ll we only talk about “Good News” at our December Catan to Chess to Exploding Kittens, have everything you’ll need for your meeting. Bring a piece of good news to share from the there will be something for everyone. quest; just bring your international, national, local, or personal happenings of Sessions will be available throughout imagination and last year (NR) the evening. Beginners welcome. (NR) sense of adventure! (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 5

Try Online Resources in November Not the end of the road but the beginning Sample dozens of online resources during Try-It! Illinois, of the open highway … which runs through November 30. This is a chance to try Try out a wide variety of databases and other research tools at The Library has benefitted from a wealth of talented staff during its no cost to you or the Library. State Librarian Jesse White 75-year history. We have also experienced a number of retirements in the it! and the Illinois State Library work with vendors to offer past year. Please join us in wishing the best to our recent retirees. this annual program. For login and password information, please contact the Research desk at 847/253-5675 and then Larry D’Urso visit www.finditillinois.org/tryit. Larry D’Urso, Head of Fiction/AV/Teen, began his career with MPPL in 1990 as Head of Adult Services. He also served as the first South Branch Manager in 2009 and kept the position until 2011, doing both jobs. “Larry’s leadership has been key to the development of our WiFi Printing services to adults. His passion for serving young adults led to the hiring of the first teen librarian and growth of this very @ MPPL important service,” said Executive Director Marilyn Genther. Along with his commitment to developing a robust collection MPPL’s high-speed wireless access and championing Readers’ Advisory services, D’Urso also placed emphasis on serving (WiFi) computer network allows you to the needs of special populations such as low-vision and homebound patrons. surf the Web, check e-mail, and browse “His expertise and leadership was invaluable as the Library expanded outreach the Library’s catalog using your own and programming services over the years,” said Genther. wireless device. Cathy Deane Cathy Deane, Deputy Director Public Service, started Devices should be wireless enabled and be 802 .11b, 802 .11g, or 802 .11n in 1990 as Head of Youth Services. Deane’s legacy includes compatible in order to use the service. broadening our outreach to the community, strengthening Be sure your device is set to use “automatic DHCP.” our commitment to public services, and ensuring the Library p Printing at the Library from your device is just a few clicks away. You can print is a safe and welcoming place for everyone. straight from your device, by e-mailing your document, or with an app. “She has been my partner in growing MPPL into such a wonderful Library that has a superb staff of people who care p Go to mppl.org/services/wireless-internet, click on your preferred method of about public service first and foremost,” Genther said. printing, and you’ll be walked through the process.

Martha Johnson p Library staff is always willing to help with this and other technology issues. Just Martha started at the Library in Circulation Services in ask at any public service desk! 1983. She was promoted to Head of Registration Services in 1997 when the information function was separated from Circulation Services. Martha’s dedication to providing excellent public service was a perfect fit for managing the staff who so often are “the face of the Library” and the first is now contact for new residents. She was expert with making sure u our patron database was accurate and up-to-date.

Nancy Prichard The Village’s cable channel, formerly known as MPTV, has changed its Nancy came to the Library in 1999 as the first Head of the name to MPDC (Mount Prospect Digital Communications). Since 1986 newly created Collection Management department. “Nancy’s Mount Prospect has had a Government Access Channel providing local careful monitoring and negotiating with vendors brought governmental and educational programming to Mount Prospect. From significant savings to the Library as well as extensive expertise Village Board Meetings to Village Events, MPDC is your place to keep an developing and managing adult collections,” said Genther. eye on what’s happening in Mount Prospect. Her continual attention to the physical state of the collection MPPL’s award-winning program Library Life is shown on MPDC.

was critical to keeping step with the constant changes in u You can see Library Life daily on channel 17 at 2 p.m and 10 p.m. on information and reading trends of the community. Nancy WOW and/or Comcast. excelled at preparing and organizing Library materials to better serve patrons, and her knowledge and skill were particularly helpful in 2002-2004 during the planning and moving of the collection before and after the renovation and expansion of the Library Life Library. AVAILABLE ON www.mppl.org Jo Robinson Jo Robinson, Assistant Department Head, Research November December Services, started in Adult Services as a part-time patron Cultural Month Festival Night: Le Piano Enchanté: French Piano Masterworks assistant in 2000. Robinson brought her journalism Your Passport to Paris Julia Child: Her Life in France background and skills to the Library, publishing Village Books on the Chopping Block Vibe/News You Can Use and coordinating the popular Super Saturday!: Stories, Songs, and Prospect Madrigals’ Holiday Concert Dances of the Voyageur Coffee and Conversation discussion series. “She brought her passion for the community to her work at Catch us on WOW and Comcast (Channel 17 for both) at 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. MPPL, enhancing our community information and referral Features subject to change. service,” said Genther. Youth Activities (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 6

Please sign up for programs on the Internet at www.mppl.org, at the Library, or by calling 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR). Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect cardholders for programs with limited attendance (R-MPPL). Please have your MPPL card when Take a break and pop in for one of our Open Storytimes, which registering. The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed. run November 7-December 15. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required!

Stop in for a Saturday Storytime on Monday, November 13, 7-8:30 p.m. Open Storytime December 9 from 10:30-11 a.m. This program will Looking for that next good book to read or gearing up for your • for all ages feature themes used in the weekday Open Storytimes. holiday shopping? How about starting at the Library for an evening of snacks, November 7-December 15 prizes, and books! Of the thousands of children’s books published each year, • Tuesdays, 6:30-7 p.m. deciding which ones are right for your young reader can be difficult. Join Youth • Wednesdays, 9:30-10 a.m. Winter Storytime Lottery Services staff as we rave about some of our favorites, which will help you select • Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. From December 11-January 4, parents the best books to give this year or to add to your classroom library. We will share can register their children—birth fabulous fiction and nonfiction titles for preschoolers on up through 6th graders. through age 5—for the Winter This program is sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. Wednesday, November 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m. storytime session. This session, with Welcome teachers, parents, and families! (R) Children ages 6 and younger and a variety of times and age groups, will their caregivers are invited to stop run January 15-February 23. Due to Family Gaming in and explore a variety of materials the popularity of these storytimes, • for all ages • for 3rd-6th graders and hands-on activities. Join the fun registration is determined by lottery Thursday, November 2, 5-7 p.m. Friday, December 8, and maybe learn something new! All and is reserved for Mount Prospect and Drop in and challenge your family 4:30-6 p.m. children must be accompanied by an Public Library cardholders. To to some competition! As part of You’ll be amazed at what adult. (NR) participate in the lottery, sign up in International Games Week, we will you can do when you person at the Youth Services desk. have racing and mini-games on Wii, know how to sew! Learn Xbox 360 with Kinect, and Playstation needle-threading, basic Reading Clubhouse • for kindergartners 3. You can also experience zSpace, stitches, sewing buttons, and more in our —for Kindergartners-2nd graders and up with an adult introductory hand-sewing class. We will Join us for a family play on iPads, or try out a new board For kids who like to listen to stories, eat book club. No game. All games are rated E or E 10+. make a pencil case project perfect to give snacks, and participate in fun activities. and advance reading as a gift or keep for yourself. (R) required. Younger Children younger than age 9 must Outer Space Tales (R) siblings may attend be accompanied by an adult. No Monday, November 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. with older siblings. registration necessary; just stop in! (NR) Mr. Popper’s Penguins Bird Tales Storytime at Thursday, November 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bloxels Pop into MPPL for a polar paradise as • for 3rd-5th graders Wildbird Shack we partake in Mr. Popper’s Penguins! Monday, November 6, 4:30-6 p.m. • for all ages What would you do if you received a • for 1st-5th graders Create one-of-a-kind video games Saturday, November 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m. surprise delivery containing a penguin? Friday, November 24, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with Bloxels—blocks you use with Saturday, December 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, December 11, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Help us plunge into this classic story special gameboards and our iPads to This storytime is for the birds! Join us Fuel your imagination and drop by the by polishing off some primo provisions design, build, and play video games. at Wildbird Shack, located at 854 E. Discovery Zone for hands-on STEAM (snacks) and practically playing the Animate characters, create villains, Northwest Highway, for a special program exploration. A variety of activities will with stories, a craft, and a lot of fun! All night away. (R) be on rotation. (NR) and develop stories. (R) children must be accompanied by an ScratchJr adult. (R) • for 1st-2nd graders Monday, December 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m. • children ages 6 and younger & their families Create-a-Craft Learn how to create your own Saturday, November 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. —for all ages animation, computer games, and Join us for interactive stories, music,

music videos with ScratchJr. We’ll crafts, and all types of play that will Children younger than age 9 must be teach you the basics, and then accompanied by an adult. No registration is engage your senses. This program you can create your own necessary; just drop in. (NR) is designed for children with autism code. This program Fabulous Fall spectrum disorders, sensory integration is reserved for challenges, and those who are differently- Friday, November 17, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. MPPL cardholders. abled. Siblings and friends welcome! All Holiday Hoopla (R-MPPL) children must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Youth Services at least Friday, December 15, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. one week in advance for special requests

or accommodations. If fewer than three SUPER Saturday! families are registered, the program may be —for all ages canceled. (R) Improv Playhouse lively show, you’ll have an opportunity Presents “Stone Soup” to visit with the performers! (R) Gift of Reading Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m.-noon Monday, November 13—Sunday, December 10 Are you ready to laugh and be Teddy Bear Walk Give the gift of reading this holiday season by bringing new entertained? Watch actors from Improv Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m.-noon unwrapped books for local children in need, ages 6 and younger. Playhouse bring “Stone Soup” to life This program is sponsored by the Friends Donations of books in English and Spanish are greatly appreciated. using humor and live music. After this of Mount Prospect Public Library. (R) (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 7

YOU! can help decide what Teen Space the Library offers teens News and activities for teens in grades 6-12! Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB, for short). Work with our teen Please sign up for programs on the Internet at www.mppl.org, at the Library, or by calling Wednesday, November 29 librarians to help plan and volunteer 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR). Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect 5-6:30 p.m. at teen events, discuss books, movies, cardholders for programs with limited attendance. Please have your MPPL card when registering. Wednesday, December 27 music, and even video games. (NR) The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed. 5-6:30 p.m.

December 18-20 3-10 p.m. High schoolers, find a place in the Library to study and prep for finals. We will have snacks, school supplies, and de-stressing activities. No registration needed; Study just drop in! Lounge

3-D Print Yourself Friday, December 29, 2-4 p.m. No more wondering if your hair is messed up The College Admissions Process in the back—now you can scan and print a real 3-D model of your own head! First, you’ll get a From Start to Finish quick lesson on how 3-D scanning works. Then, Monday, November 27, 7-8 p.m. you’ll scan your head and edit the file. The Library The college admission process has changed dramatically in recent years. Which will print your creation, and you can show it application deadline is best? How many college applications should a student off to all of your friends! (R) complete? Where and when does a student even begin? Don’t forget about the financial aid process and scholarship search! Thomas J. Jaworski of Quest College Consulting will share his expertise to help families navigate and understand the college admission process, from when to start to deciding which college admission offer to accept. This program is designed for both parents and students. (R) South Branch Events ––––––––––––––––––––– (R) Registration required. | Inscripción requerida. More South Branch (NR) No registration required. | No inscripción requerida. info on page 8!

Hazlo y Llévatelo ®Mania ' | Make & Take Craft • para niños | • for kids • para niños(as) hasta el sexto grado y sus familias | for kids up to 6th Monday, November 6, 5-6:30 p.m. grade and their families Monday, December 4, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 5-6:30 p.m. Use LEGO pieces to build almost Wednesday, December 20, 5-6:30 p.m. anything! Make a favorite character Drop into South Branch to make crafts. or place or even a never-before-seen We will provide all craft supplies. Children creation. Register today to save your under age 9 must be accompanied by spot! (R) an adult. No registration required. (R)

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you can’t put down. Be the first to get Haz un Globo de Nieve Haz Regalos de Navidad your hands on new books from some of | Stemware Snow Globes | DIY Holiday Gifts your favorite authors. We’ll treat you to • for teens and adults • for teens and adults a toasty beverage while we chat about Monday, November 13, 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, December 11, 5:30-7 p.m. all things “book” at Starbucks, located Grab a friend and create a miniature Stop by South Branch and learn how at 90 Northwest Highway in Mount winter wonderland inside a wine glass! to make your own fabric wreath, hand- Prospect. (R) The Library will provide all supplies. warmers, and decorated glass ornaments. No prior experience necessary. Register Take home whatever you make and share today to save your spot! (R) with the ones you love! (R) Mount Prospect, IL 60056 IL Mount Prospect, 10 Street Emerson South Mount Public Library Prospect

Browse a selection of quality used books, music, movies, and games, all specially selected for this sale so you can find the right gift for the adults, teens, and children on your list. Funds raised will help the Friends of the Library support additional programs, events, and services.

MOUNT PROSPECTMOUNT 60056 IL POSTAL CUSTOMER WSS ECR Gifts to Give and Receive As the holiday giving season approaches, consider the Library when creating your shopping list. Your contributions foster gifts for the community to enjoy now and for generations to come. Becoming a Friend Members of the Friends of the Library receive access to Members Only Book Sales before the general public. For over Foundation Year-end Gifts three decades The Friends have raised money to support The Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization seasonal reading programs and Library equipment purchases formed to develop and cultivate the Library endowment and much, much more. and provide funding for programs and special projects that The Friends also offer Book Sale would not be attainable with tax dollars. The Foundation Gift Certificates for purchase. If you supports a variety of programs, including Cultural SUPER can’t make a book sale, there are always Saturdays!, Tuesday Evening Adult Concert series, hidden gems available on one of the two The Shakespeare Project of Chicago Book Sale Carts inside the Library. performances, and 1,000 Books Before Mount Prospect, IL 60056 IL Prospect, Mount

The Library also has items available for purchase at the Organization Non-Profit Kindergarten reading initiative, to Circulation Desk: Pre-sort Route Carrier Permit No. 299 No. Permit name a few. Your donation enhances the l Sturdy Canvas Book Bag: $7 Postage U.S. PAID programming we’re able to provide now l Scenic Library Note Card pack: $5 and enables us to plan for the future. l Friends of the Library Reusable Shopping Tote: $1

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10 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, IL 60056 • para niños y niñas | for kids Wednesday, November 15 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. 847/253-5675 • TDD 847/590-3797 • para familias www.mppl.org lunes, 20 de noviembre Inscríbete hoy para asegurar tu espacio. (R) Wednesday, December 13 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. 5:30-7 p.m. • for families Don’t let the fun stop when school lets ¿Podrás escapar a Monday, November 20, 5:30-7 p.m. out! Children of all ages are invited to Library Hours tiempo? ¡Tu equipo Can you escape in time? Your team rock and read in this interactive story Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. tendrá una hora y media para resolver will have an hour and a half to solve hour. Join us as we jump around, read, Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. algunos acertijos y juegos de STEM STEM puzzles and games to win keys and craft! An adult must accompany Sunday noon-5 p.m. y ganar las llaves que necesitará para that will let you “escape” from our any children under the age of 3. No “escapar” de nuestra Sala de Desafíos! Challenge Room! Register today! (R) registration necessary. (NR) Library Board of Trustees Dale Barbara Draznin Concierto de Navidad con Laura Crotte | Holiday Michael Duebner Concert With Laura Crotte Jugar y Aprender | Jane Everett Sylvia Fulk • para niños y familias • for children and their families Play and Learn viernes, 15 de diciembre, 6-6:45 p.m. Friday, December 15, 6-6:45 p.m. Every Tuesday in November and Terri Gens Tuesday, December 5 & 19 ¡Acompáñanos para un concierto Join us for a holiday concert Brian Gilligan 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. navideño con la muy querida featuring beloved teaching Sylvia Haas Parents and their 2-5-year-old artista y maestra, Laura artist Laura Crotte. Enjoy The Board of Library Trustees meets the children are invited to enjoy arts, third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Crotte! Toda la familia songs that remind us of the crafts, exercise, stories, and music. Library. Meetings are open, and the public is disfrutará las canciones joy of friends and family This program is open to Mount welcome to attend. que nos llenan del espíritu this holiday season! Register Prospect residents only. y alegría de estos días today to save your spot. (R) Call 847/506-4930 to register. (R) Marilyn Genther, Executive Director festivos. ¡Inscríbete hoy para asegurar tu lugar! (R) South Branch Hours Monday-Friday • 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Branch More South Friday before the second Saturday • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. page 7! programs on 2nd Saturday of the month • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — for Library closings see page 1— November/December 2017